Boston's First Doula Agency Est. 2002
Become a Birth Doula
Online DONA-Approved Training
Looking to become a birth doula? This online DONA-approved training provides the foundational education required to begin your certification journey. Designed for new doulas, this course covers essential skills, labor support techniques, and professional scope of practice in a live, interactive format.
Instructors and Guest Speakers
3-Day Virtual DONA International Birth Doula Workshop $600.00
✔ Live, interactive online training
✔ DONA-approved workshop
✔ Certificate issued upon completion
Please indicate the city and date of training during checkout
May 1-3
New York, NY
May 15-17
Boston, MA
June 5-7
Charlotte NC
July 17-19
Boston MA
Aug 7-9
New York, NY
Sept 11-13
Philadelphia PA
Oct 2-4
Boston MA
Nov 13-15
Charlotte NC
Dec 4-6
Haverhill, MA
Includes
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7 hr Introduction to Childbirth Education for new Doulas class.
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16 hr approved DONA International Birth Doula Workshop.
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Certificate issued upon completion
Workshop Schedule
Fridays 8:00 am-4:00 pm EST
Lunch 12:00 pm-12:30 pm & 2 -15min Breaks)
Sat/Sun 9:00 am-6:30 pm EST
(Lunch 12:00 pm-1:00 pm & 2 -15min Breaks)
Please note that attendance at all three days is required. Since the curriculum includes Birth Doula Workshop content on Friday, we cannot accept registrations for Saturday or Sunday only.
Program Details
How to Become a Doula (Step-by-Step)
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Take a DONA-approved training (this course)
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Complete required readings
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Attend births
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Submit certification
Are you ready to learn how to become a birth doula? Our professional, unique, and unparalleled teaching style ensures you will have the tools and resources necessary to start on your journey as a birth professional.
DONA International approved Birth Doula trainer since 2006, Tara Campbell, CD(DONA), BDT, LCCE has trained over 20,000 birth doulas nationwide. Tara offers an engaging and unique teaching style, allowing students the opportunity to learn in a supportive classroom environment
Tailoring birth doula workshop teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles can significantly enhance student engagement and comprehension. By incorporating various methods, such as discussions, videos, PowerPoint presentations, demonstrations, and storytelling, you can cater to learners with different learning styles, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners.
Breastfeeding for Professionals Class $150.00
May 1
New York, NY
May 15
Boston, MA
June 5
Charlotte NC
July 17
Boston, MA
Aug 7
New York, NY
Sept 11
Philadelphia, PA
Oct 2
Boston, MA
Nov 13
Charlotte, NC
Dec 4
Haverhill, MA
This class fulfills the DONA International breastfeeding education requirement for both birth and postpartum doulas.
This 3-hour breastfeeding workshop covers the basics of breastfeeding and is offered to birth and postpartum-related professionals. Certificate issued upon completion.
Workshop Schedule
Fridays from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm EST
*Runs after the Birth Doula Workshop Ends
Please indicate the city and date of training during checkout
We are excited to offer 100% virtual workshops!
While we are required by DONA International to list a location for each workshop, please note that this is solely for the purpose of helping students connect with others in a similar area to foster community-building after the workshop. You are welcome to join any workshop listed, regardless of the specified location.
Important Reminder: Our online doula training workshops operate on Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Please plan accordingly.
We've been honored to teach for the following
*Harvard Medical School *Tufts Medical School * Birthwise Midwifery School * BirthRoots * Boston Public Health Commission* Northern Essex Community College* Haverhill High School * Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital * Plymouth State University * Maine Medical Center * Brandywine Counseling NJ * Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission * Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation * Rutland Regional Medical Center VT * Springfield Hospital VT * Willow Domestic Violence Center * Warrensville Community Baptist Church, OH * Enon’s Ministry, PA* Healthy Families, MA*Haverhill High School, MA* Greely High School, Cumberland, ME* Codman Academy, MA *Sandhills NC* Nurse-Family Partnership PA * Siasplace, Fresno CA* Rutgers University* *Frederick, MD County Health Department* Saint Peter's University Hospital*